01-11-2013, 07:47 PM | #1 |
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Front Spoiler Repair
I am trying to resurrect my Slek front spoiler after it was damaged during a high speed run and was wondering if there were any recommendations on who has experience in doing CF repair or if my ideas on how to address the damage is a bad idea.
The front lower “chin” is scraped up a bit after dragging across the pavement but has not penetrated past the material. The rear top and bottom halves have separated across most of the back side edge. I was thinking I could fill the hollow center with insulating foam spray to resecure the top and bottom halves. I am also trying to come up with a way to attach the front edge to the car which is as resilient as my OEM rear spoiler was without making it a permanent piece of the car (epoxy). The BMW double sided foam tape seems to be strong but I don’t know if the body surface needs to be treated or conditioned first before you try to secure foam tape to it to generate a strong bond? My last attempt was to just use water and wipe it off on a 60-65F day which did not seem to work as well as thought it could. Here are some pics to see what I’m dealing with. I loved the product on my car and appreciate any advise. Last edited by scotth944; 01-11-2013 at 08:06 PM.. |
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I used strips of 3M double side tape for mine. I dont even have the 3 screws in just the tape is holding it. Im actually worried about trying to get it off the thing is on there solid!!
Wipe with alcohol before applying the tape. I did run a bead of silicone along the front edge so it wouldnt catch air and peel back the tape/lip |
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Powerbeast,
Was this the company you were refering to in your post, I could'nt find a C & C Autobody listed in my search of the LA area? C & C Collision Phone: (626) 284-2120 Fax: (626) 284-2170 518 S. Palm Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 |
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Even things in the rear flying off ain't healthy (also for other road users):
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